# adhering

Pronunciation: say "ad-HEER-ing" US /ædˈhɪɹɪŋ/, UK/AUS /ædˈhɪəɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of adhere. — present participle and gerund of adhere
   - Simple: Present participle of adhere. Use this form for something sticking or following a rule right now.
   - _The label kept adhering to the bottle even after a hot wash._
   - _Adhering to the safety guidelines is mandatory for every member of staff._

## Origin

The present participle of Middle English adheren, from Old French adherer, from Medieval Latin adhaereō ("adhere"); equivalent to adhere plus -ing.

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